NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1903, 31 March 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

AUCKLAND, Match 31. The Late Mr DunneMr Oharlea Dunne, the settler who was drowned in the Waikato river last night, had towed his horse across, and was in the act of remounting, when the horse reared and fell over the bank into the river. The deceased leaves a wife and one child, and has friends in high position at home. The body has not been reoovered. QOEENSTOWN, March 31. The Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commission arrived yesterday, and immediately commenced work. They received valuable assistance from Mr Finn, member for the district. They examined several Government officials, and will now work gradually northwards, and will reach Invercargill to-morrow. A Brutal Exhibition. TIMABU, Maroh 31. Hegarty, the long-distance walker of Southland, completed his task of walking 112 miles in twenty-four hours last evening, seven minutes within time. He was fearfully exhamsted towards the finish. In the last mile he fell down twice, and brandy had to be dashed over him, his hair pulled, and ribs poked to revive him and keep him awake, the crowd in the meantime calling out "go it old man," "don't give in." The exhibition was disgraceful and brutal. A protest has been entered that the mile was twenty-six yards short, but Hegarty declares that, if the distance is disputed, he is prepared to walk 115 miles in the same time. AUCKLAND, March 30. Fatal AccidentMr Charles Lucie, a settler, was drowned at Ngaruwahia this morning. The MailThere is no sign of the mail steamer. Post Sessional Utterances. Captain Colbeck addresses the electors at Marsden in a few days. 'Pedestrianism Young Scott will walk seven miles againßt time on Thursday. NEW PLYMOUTH, ;March 30. From the FrontColonel Whitmore, who arrived yesterday by the steamer, is inspecting the various Armed Constabulary camps. About 100 men are employed on the road towards Parihaka, and upwards of a milo and a half are ready for metalling. Death of a Native Chief. To Hinga, a Native chief, who came from the Chatham Islands, died at Okario on Friday morning. WELLINGTON, March 30. The San Francisco Mails. The b.b. Australia, with the February mails, arrived at San Francisco on March 23 rd, two days in advance of time-tablo date. The ss. City of Sydney, with the London mails of February 26th, left San Francisco on March 20th, five days late. The very late departure of the City of Sydney from San Francisco is exceptional, but is, no doubt, due to the fact that the steamer caught fire on March 14th, the day beforo she should have sailed for Auckland. The mail should reach Auckland on April 10th and arrive here on Monday, April 12ih. A Man Missing. A clerk named Henry Kirk is reportod missing since January 2Gth. He had once or twice been examined on suspicion that he was of unso»nd mind, but pronounced sane. He left his lodgings on the day named in an excited state, and has not been seen since. Accident to a Racehorse. Sinking Fund, while being led in from the Hutt yesterday to be Bhipped for the South, took fright at a passing train, broke away from the hoy, and raced the train along tha road, injuring himßelf so that it is feared his racing da., s are over. TIMABU, March 30. Attempt at Suicide. A married woman attempted to poison herself with laudanum last night, owing to a quarrel with her husband. Medical aid was at once procured, und the remedies proved successful. She will be charged by the police with attempted suicide. Lucky Timaru. The first priza in Cameron's sweep on the Ohristchurch Autnmn Handicap, has again come to Timaru.

DUNEDIN, March SO. The Cumberland Street Tragedy-

The prisoner Butler, charged with the murder of the Dewar family, has been further remanded until Saturday. The medical evidence showed that thoro were blood stains on the coat and trousers found in the bush, and on the shirt and collar worn by the prisoner. The prisoner was committed for trial on the charges of burglary and attempting to shoot the arresting constable. Educational Institute.

The third annual session of the Otago Educational In<titute commenced to-day. The Volunteers.

The volunteers arrived this morning from Ohristchurch. Many of them do not seem particularly pleased at their treatment there, and the Naval Brigades stoutly deny the

charges made against them in connection with the Ashburton affair.

[PHOM OTJB OWH OOBBBSPONDENT.j WELLINGTON, March 30. The Minister for Lands. The Minister for Lands (Mr Rolleston) reached Wanganui this morning, having come overland from Taupo, no small undertaking just now after the recent storm and floods. Mr Rolleston leaves Wanganui this afternoon by the Rangatira, and is expected to arrive in Wellington shortly after midnight. The Minister for Publis "WorksThe Hon Mr Oliver, Minister for Public Works, leaves almost immediately for Auckland, in fulfilment of a long-standing promise to visit the Northern end of this island, for a personal inspection of the railways and other public works undertaken or projected. His stay in Auckland will probably not be a very long one, in view of the near approach of the Session.